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Chestnut Hill Campus Map
Email: [email protected] | Theatre Listserv: [email protected]
Theatre Dept Website: bc.edu/theatre | RTAC Box Office: bc.edu/tickets
Facebook: Search “Boston College Theatre Department”
Twitter: @TheatreBC | Instagram: bc_theatre
Pinterest: BC_TheatreDept | YouTube: Boston College Theatre
Important BC Theatre Resources:
Robsham Theater Arts Center:
Mainstage Theater, Bonn Studio, Box Office,
Green Room, Scene Shop, Costume Shop, THTR
& RTAC Offices, Faculty Offices
Rubenstein Theatre Annex (Ruby):
Design Studio, “Middle” Rehearsal Room,
Conference Room, Faculty Offices, Monan Office
Brighton Dance Studio:
Dance Studios, Dance Faculty Offices
Vanderslice Theatre Annex (The Slice):
Theatre Department classroom, Rehearsal
space
BOSTON COLLEGE
THEATRE
2016-2017 Guide for Freshmen, Transfers, and Newcomers
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We are happy to welcome you to the BC Theatre community and hope this guide will ease your transition. Whatever you may bring to the BC Theatre Department—be it your technical expertise, creative design, or performance talent—read on! Welcome to Boston College and we hope
you will join us in the Theatre Department. We’re glad you’re here.
Welcome to Boston College!
2016-2017 Theatre Season…..3 Getting Involved………………..4 Auditions……………………….....5 Theatre Arts Major…………...6 Theatre Arts Minor…………...7 Production Labs…………….....8 Dance………………………………...9 Student Group Shows…………9
BC Theatre Glossary………………....10-11 Council of Majors……………………….12 Faculty and Staff Contact Info…...13 The Arts at BC…………………………….14 Ice Cream Social & Open House...15 Chestnut Hill Campus Map……....16 BC Theatre Resources………………..16
Table of Contents
Theatre Department Mission
The Boston College Theatre Department seeks to understand theatre
not only as a means of artistic expression and a form of entertain-
ment, but as a window onto history, a method of inquiry into all
things human, and as a vehicle of social change.
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BC Theatre Info Meeting
and Ice Cream Social
Monday, August 29th, Bonn Studio Theater
Info Session: 4:30pm (new students only)
Ice Cream Social: 5:30pm (all students)
Meet fellow students & make new friends.
All are welcome!
Get Information On:
Auditions for shows | Production labs
Stage management, design,
and other backstage opportunities
Curious about performing in productions at BC? Interested in job opportuni-ties? Questions about the Theatre major or minor? Or maybe just want to
meet other creative people?
Meet the Theatre faculty and RTAC staff in an informal setting! We will also be looking for interested students for employment possibilities,
so bring a resume if you have one. We hope to see you!
Robsham Theater Arts Center
& BC Theatre Department
Open House
Tuesday, September 6th at 4:30pm
Robsham’s Bonn Studio
All are welcome! There will be
free food and door prizes!
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The Arts at BC There are a number of ways to get involved in the Arts while at Boston College. Here are
a few things you may be interested in and want to learn more about:
The Arts Council
The mission of the Boston College Arts Council is to make the experience of art availa-
ble and meaningful to both the Boston College student body and the wider university
community, and to share this with the greater Boston and international communities.
Keep an eye out for their annual fall event, Career Night for the Arts. To get more info
about Arts Council events, visit bc.edu/artscouncil and click on “Join Our Mailing List.”
Arts Festival (aka ArtsFest)
Sponsored by the BC Arts Council, the annual Arts Festival brings the Boston College
and surrounding communities together to celebrate the arts. In 2017, the 19th annual
Arts Festival committee will once again invite the community to experience the variety
of arts at Boston College firsthand. A talented group of more than 1,000 student and fac-
ulty artists will present music, theater, dance, poetry, film, painting, sculpture, and
more. Visit bc.edu/artscouncil and click on “Arts Festival” for the full events schedule.
19th Annual Arts Festival
April 27-29, 2017 | Noon - 11:00 p.m.
O'Neill Plaza - Stokes Lawn - Gasson Hall
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Waiting For Lefty & Still Waiting
By Clifford Odets, with New Plays by Melinda Lopez, Kate Snodgrass, and Sheri Wilner Directed by Patricia Riggin October 13-16, 2016
The Misanthrope
by Molière Directed by Dr. Theresa Lang November 16-18 & 20, 2016
What Every Girl Should Know
by Monica Byrne Directed by Cassie Chapados ‘17 January 26-29, 2017
Eurydice
By Sarah Ruhl Directed by Grace Fucci ‘17 February 16-19, 2017
Kingdom City By Sheri Wilner 2016-17 Monan Professor in Theatre Arts Directed by Dr. John Houchin March 22-26, 2017
Evita
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice Directed by Paul Daigneault ‘87 April 26-30, 2017
2016-2017 Theatre Department Season
Tickets for Theatre Department productions go on sale about two
weeks before the show opens. The easiest way to purchase tickets is
to buy online at bc.edu/tickets or by visiting the Robsham Theater
Arts Center Box Office, Monday through Friday 9:00am—4:00pm.
Tickets for BC students are $12.
Now & Then New Plays by Alumni Playwrights
Directed by Dr. Scott T. Cummings April 29, 2017
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The theatre community at Boston College offers a myriad of ways to get involved— on or off stage, in the class room, at a workshop, etc. Here are some opportunities to consider.
Audition for a show -- Auditions are open to the entire BC community. You do not need to be a Theatre Arts major or have previous performance experience to audition. See page 5 for more information. Take a course -- Acting, directing, design, playwriting, dance—we offer introductory (as well as advanced level) courses in all these areas. It’s a great way to get your creative juices flowing and to put some variety into your schedule. See the curriculum page http://www.bc.edu/theatre for suggestions. Do a Lab -- You can get one credit if you work behind the scenes on a department production, either helping to build the sets, props, and costumes or working backstage during the run of a show. You’ll need to sign up in the first week of the term. See page 8 of for more info. Join the Listserv -- The Listserv, the Theatre Department’s e-mail service, is an excellent way to stay up to date on upcoming shows, auditions, workshops, courses, and other theatre-related events and opportunities. To sign up, contact [email protected] and let them know of your interest. Help out Backstage with CT or DS -- Contemporary Theatre and Dramatics Society are independent student producing groups. They produce 4 shows a year and need help during build and tech week. It’s a fun way to volunteer, befriend other theatre students, and gain valuable tech experience!
Be an ASM -- Every production has two or more assistant stage managers. These students help the stage manager to run rehearsals and keep the production moving forward. ASM-ing for department productions also counts as a Lab. While it takes a little more time than other labs, you learn a lot more about how all the theatrical pieces fit together. Reach out to professor Liz Bouchard if you’re interested in becoming an ASM. Attend a Production -- Once the semester gets rolling, there is a production (theater, dance, cabarets, acapella, cultural events, etc.) of one sort or another nearly every weekend. There is a lot of talent on this campus, so grab a friend and come see a show! Go to bc.edu/tickets or visit the Robsham Theater Arts Center Box Office to buy tickets. Be in a Directing Scene -- This is a great way to get started with performing at BC. Stu-dents in the Directing I and II classes need volunteer actors for their scenes to be pre-sented in class. Sign up sheets will be on the Back Hallway Boards mid-September and announcements are also made on the Listserv. Attend a Workshop -- A few times each semester, BC theatre alumni and/or other arts professionals visit to run workshops with our students. Audition techniques, singing for actors, improvisation, clowning, and stage combat are some of the topics that have been explored in recent workshops. Check our website, Facebook page, the Callboard, or the Listserv for workshop announcements & info. For the contact info of anyone mentioned here, or to find a faculty or staff member who matches your interests, see page 13!
Getting Involved
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Faculty and Staff Contact Information Theatre Department Main Office: (617) 552-4012
Adelberg, Jeff Lecturer in Lighting [email protected]
Andrew Andrews Master Electrician [email protected]
Arko, Jackie Lecturer in Theatre [email protected]
Bouchard, Liz Lecturer in Stage Management [email protected]
Burgess, Quinn Costume Shop Supervisor [email protected]
Cronin, Brian Lecturer in Theatre [email protected]
Cummings, Scott Professor of Dramaturgy & Playwriting [email protected]
Dalley, Jackie Professor of Costume Design [email protected]
Dohaney, Lyn Lecturer in Theatre [email protected]
Evans, Catrin Master Carpenter
Goble, Liz Scenic Charge (Paint)
Hecht, Stuart Professor of Theatre History/Dramaturgy [email protected]
Houchin, John Professor of Directing & Acting [email protected]
Jorgensen, Luke Asst Chair, Professor of Theatre Educ. [email protected]
Kim, Sun Ho Professor of Dance [email protected]
Lang, Theresa Lecturer in Theatre [email protected]
Parsons, Margot Lecturer in Dance [email protected]
Riggin, Patricia Professor of Acting [email protected]
Shea, Jere Lecturer in Acting [email protected]
Stahl, Megan Lecturer in Theatre [email protected]
Swift, Russ Production Manager [email protected]
Thompson, Susan Lecturer in Theatre [email protected]
Tiala, Crystal Chair, Professor of Scenic Design [email protected]
Todesco, Christina Lecturer in Theatre [email protected]
Vigus, Larry Props Master [email protected]
Whitney, Julie-Anne Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Wilner, Sheri Monan Professor in Theatre Arts [email protected]
Robsham Theater Arts Center Main Office: (617) 552-4610 Byrnes, Kier Director of the RTAC [email protected]
Barnett, Shep Associate Director of the RTAC [email protected]
Cooke, George Technical Supervisor [email protected]
McDonald, Ellen Marketing & Operations [email protected]
Principi, Kim Box Office Manager [email protected]
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Council of Majors The Council of Majors is a group of Theatre majors and minors who volunteer their time to help
plan and staff departmental events, welcome new members into the department, provide
feedback and perspective to the Chair and the faculty about matters of shared concern, and take
on other tasks and roles that will help to strengthen the community of learning in the Theatre
Department and the Robsham Theater Arts Center. Check out the Callboard in the back hallway
of the Robsham for contact information of COM members.
President…………………………………………….. Alex La Torre ‘17
Vice President…………………………………….. Erica Fallon ‘18
Secretary…………………………………………….. Amanda Melvin ‘17
Theatre Buddy Coordinators…………….. Cassie Chapados ’17 & Kylie Fletcher ’18
Weekend Workshop Coordinators……. David Makransky ‘17 & Nick Swancott ‘19
Social Media Coordinator………………….. Nick Swancott ‘19
Audition Tables Coordinator…………….. Kyle Hanscom ‘17
Additional Members………………………….. Julianne Mason ‘17, Qingan Zhang ‘17,
Samuela Nematchoua ‘18, Taylor Badoyen ‘19,
Ryan Gardner ‘19, Elizabeth Koennecke ‘19
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Sign up sheets will be available in the rear hallway of the Robsham along with audition infor-
mation. If you have a headshot and resume, bring it. If not, no problem! Interested performers
are encouraged to audition for all Theatre Department productions, regardless of experience.
After preliminary auditions, a callback list will be emailed to every applicable person.
The first round of auditions will be held September 2-5, 2016 for the following productions:
SHOW PERFORMANCES STAGE MANAGER CONTACT Waiting for Lefty October 79-16, 2016 Ryan Gardner [email protected]
The Misanthrope Nov. 76-18 & 20, 2016 Adriana Castaños [email protected] The second round of auditions will be held November 4-6, 2016 for the following productions:
SHOW PERFORMANCES STAGE MANAGER CONTACT What Every Girl January 26-29, 2017 Cindy Moon [email protected] Should Know
Eurydice February 16-19, 2017 Olivia Painchaud [email protected] The third round of auditions will be held January 20-22, 2017 for the following productions:
SHOW PERFORMANCES STAGE MANAGER CONTACT Kingdom City March 22-26, 2017 Kyle Hanscom [email protected]
Evita April 26-30, 2017 Alex La Torre [email protected] Auditions for the staged readings of plays by alumni playwrights will be on January 28, 2017.
SHOW PERFORMANCES STAGE MANAGER CONTACT Now and Then April 29, 2017 Qingan Zhang [email protected]
Need audition material? Check out some of the plays in O’Neill library or visit the Green Room
to read or borrow a script. You can also speak to a member of the Council of Majors or any stage
manager or director for advice. Keep an eye out for the September audition workshop held by
acting Professor, Patricia Riggin. You may bring a piece to run with her if you wish (memorized
or not), or just feel free to sit and watch, learn audition etiquette, and other helpful tips.
STUDENT SHOW AUDITIONS: While student board-produced shows are separate from
Department shows, they audition during the same weekends, and often require similar types of
material: monologues, song cuts, etc.
Assassins and Constellations audition September 8-5, 2016; Gruesome Playground Injuries and
Reckless audition January 86-22, 2017. See the student show section on page 5 for contact info!
Auditions
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The Theatre Department offers one degree, a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. To receive a BA in Theatre from Boston College, a student must complete:
a) six required foundation courses: 1. THTR 1172: Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Process. Students unable to register for this class may substitute for a section of THTR 1170: Intro to Theatre. 2. THTR 1103: Acting I : Fundamentals of Performance 3. THTR 1130: Elements of Theater Production I 4. THTR 1140: Elements of Theater Production II (Pre-Requisite THTR 1130) 5. THTR 2275: History of Theater I 6. THTR 2285: History of Theater II
b) a minimum of six elective courses: Majors will also complete a minimum of six additional courses. Two of these must be in the area of Performance and Production (3000-level or above). Two must be in the Dramatic Literature, Criticism and Theater History category (3000-level or above). The remaining two General Electives can come from either category. Students who study abroad and transfer students may petition to have one General Elective fulfilled by a course taken elsewhere.
c) a minimum of six production labs. Production Labs involve direct work on Theatre Department productions as a member of a preparation crew or a run crew. Majors will complete a total of six labs. Most labs are worth one credit, though some do earn two credits. For more information please see page 8.
Suggested course sequence in the first two years:
Theatre Arts Major
FRESHMEN YEAR
Fall Semester
Dramatic Structure & Theatrical Process
Spring Semester
Elements of Theatrical Production I
Acting I
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Elements of Theatrical Process II
History of Theatre I
Spring Semester
History of Theatre II
Elective
We also recommend completing at least three lab credits
by the end of your sophomore year, in a way that best fits your schedule.
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The Kresge - The outer lobby of the Robsham. Where the bathrooms are. A space used ad-hoc for
classes, meetings, rehearsals, and special events.
Listserv - In effect, an electronic bulletin board. This is probably the best way to stay up to date on
all Theatre department happenings. Sign up by e-mailing [email protected] to express your interest.
You’ll get emails about everything: auditions, courses, shows to see, job opportunities, and more.
Lower - Food glorious food! Next door to Robsham. They want you to call it Corcoran Commons,
but everyone calls it Lower. The best place for a meal or snack before, during, or after rehearsal.
Mainstage - Not the Bonn. The BIG theatre. The Department does three shows a year here and it
gets used for a lot of other things. Like Orientation. You were there, remember?
Monan - The Reverend Donald J. Monan, S.J. Professor in Theatre Arts. “The Monan” for
short, this is a visiting artist residency in which professionals come to BC to work on a show, do
special workshops, teach a class, etc.
MTWing (Musical Theatre Wing) - A student organization that produces musical cabarets,
staged concerts, and volunteer performances each semester. To find them, search “Boston College
Musical Theatre Wing” on Facebook, or just follow the sounds of belting, that usually works too.
Robsham Theatre Arts Center (RTAC) - The building we never leave. People call it “ARR-TACK”
or just “Robsham.” Home of the Theatre Department and many University events.
Ruby – Short for the Rubenstein Annex. Home of the Theatre Department conference room, Design
Studio, the “Middle Room” (a small rehearsal space), and the BC Arts Council.
Theatre Showcase & Senior Awards- An end-of-the-year, semi-formal event for the BC Theatre
community. We salute graduating seniors, celebrate the past year, and hype the upcoming one.
The Slice—Once the Game Room in Vanderslice Hall. Now an annex room appropriated by the
Department for classes, rehearsals, auditions, and meetings. On the opposite side of Lower from
the Kresge.
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After Hours - Once a semester, a late-night slate of original ten-minute plays written, directed
and performed by BC students. Sometimes raunchy, sometimes serious, but always entertaining.
The Back Hallway - A set of bulletin boards in the rear hallway of the Robsham (the one you
walk into when you come in from the Mod Lot). Information central. Look here for audition
info, callback and cast lists, rehearsal schedules, performance information, faculty contact info, or
just to swing by some of the department offices There’s usually candy in the Theatre admin office.
The Bonn - BC Theatre’s black box space. Used for classes, performances, workshops, cabarets,
pretty much everything. Learn to love the Bonn because you’ll probably spend a lot of time there.
Brighton Dance Studio - The home of dance at BC. A converted gym on the Brighton campus
used as a dance studio and rehearsal space for dance classes and student dance groups.
CT (Contemporary Theatre) - A student organization that produces two contemporary shows
each year. Find them on Facebook by searching “Boston College Contemporary Theatre.”
Cooler than DS.
COM (Council of Majors) - A group of Theatre Majors who serve as a liaison between the stu-
dents and Department faculty. Learn about the Council members and what they do by checking
out the Callboards.
DS (Dramatics Society) - The granddaddy of them all. Oldest student club on campus (1865!).
A student theatre organization that produces two shows a year. Find them on Facebook by
searching “Boston College Dramatics Society.” Cooler than CT.
The Design Room - Studio in the Rubenstein Annex for all theatre design classes. A great place
to do student design work.
The Green Room - On show night, the place actors wait backstage to go on. By day, a hangout
for all theatre students. A theatre student’s home away from home.
BC Theatre Glossary
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Theatre Arts Minor The Theatre Minor is intended for students with a serious interest in theatre who, for one reason or another, are not able to commit to fulfilling the requirements for the Theatre Major. To earn a Theatre Minor from Boston College, a student must complete:
THTR 1172: Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Process. Students unable to register for this class may substitute for a section of THTR 1170: Introduction to Theatre.
THTR 1103: Acting 1: Fundamentals of Performance
THTR 1130: Elements of Theatre Production 1
THTR 2275: History of Theatre I OR THTR 2285: History of Theatre II
One upper-level Literature, Criticism, History course
One upper-level Production/Performance course
Three one-credit Production Labs (including at least one Prep Lab) For Theatre Department courses with limited enrollments, Theatre Minors will be given access to a course after Theatre Majors but still before non-majors/minors.
If you need assistance choosing classes, would like to be assigned a Theatre
Department academic advisor, need credits transferred from another program,
or are interested in studying abroad, please contact the Theatre Department’s
Assistant Chair, Luke Jorgensen at [email protected].
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Production Labs
Production labs are both a requirement for the Theatre Arts Major and Minor as well as
a great opportunity for thespians and technicians of all backgrounds to get a glimpse of
the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre productions at BC. There are many types of labs
that cater to students’ varying interests and abilities. Note: some production labs require
permission from the professor.
Prep Crew (1-credit)
If you register for a prep crew, you will be expected to complete 26 hours of work in
your designated area over the course of the semester (usually two hours per week).
These labs are used to create the materials needed for a Theatre Department production
in the following categories: scene shop, props and paint, costumes, electrics, and sound.
Run Crew (1-credit)
If you register for a run crew, you are required to be at all technical and dress rehearsals
as well as every performance and strike (approximately 10 days in all). Run crews for
scenery involve helping with the set changes, working the flies, and other tasks while
costume run crews help with quick changes, keeping track of costumes, and assisting
actors with hair and makeup. Light, sound, and projection board operators control the
technical cues that the stage manager calls during a show.
Assistant Stage Manager (1-credit)
There are generally two-three ASMs per show and they help run rehearsals with the
Stage Manager. During performances ASMs are the main contact backstage and assist
run crew members.
Advanced Lab Opportunities Once students become more involved in Department productions and complete some
of the above labs, they may advance to 2-credit labs which include Stage Managing or
designing a Department production (in light, set, costume, or sound). There are also
opportunities for advanced 1-credit labs including Dramaturgy and Assistant Directing.
Visit bc.edu/theatre for information on how and when
to register for production labs, reach out to the Theatre
Department’s Production Manager, Russ Swift at
[email protected] with specific questions.
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Dance
Dance takes many forms at Boston College, both within and outside of the Department. The Department offers a variety of courses in dance technique including ballet, jazz, modern dance, dance for musicals and more!
BC also has many dance groups, including: Dance Ensemble and Dance Organization (jazz, contemporary, ballet, etc.); Synergy, Uprising and Phaymus (Hip-Hop); V.I.P. and Fuego del Corazon (latin); Sexual Chocolate and F.I.S.T.S (step); Irish Dance (Irish step); Full Swing (swing); and On Tap (tap).
Student Groups 2016-17 Season In addition to producing special events, cabarets, showcases and more, BC student thea-tre groups also produce full-length plays and musicals each year in the Bonn Studio! Be-low is information for these shows, including stage manager (SM) or production manag-er (PM) contact info!
Contemporary Theatre
Assassins
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by John Weidman Directed by Jenna Corcoran ‘17 October 27-30, 2016 SM: Alex la Torre, [email protected]
Gruesome Playground Injuries
By Rajiv Joseph Directed by Kyle Hanscom ‘17 April 20-23, 2017 SM: Taylor Badoyen, [email protected]
Dramatics Society
Constellations By Nick Payne Directed by Ted Kearnan ‘17 November 10-13, 2016 SM: Monica Vitzoski, [email protected]
Reckless
By Craig Lucas Directed by Marybeth Dull ‘17 April 6-9, 2017 PM: Cassie Chapados, [email protected]